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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,664 and 93,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,664 and 93,975 is: 140,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,664 : 93,975 = 93,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,664/93,975 = 93,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,664x = 93,975 × 93,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,664x = 8,831,300,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,831,300,625/62,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,931.01

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